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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2016 1:03:35 GMT
Does anyone use this soft ware and its companion software for photo editing?
I NEED a desktop publisher and it will soon be time to update my 2008ish computer. It doesn't look like I'll be able to move my current adobe products. I am SUPER unhappy with the subscription aspect they have moved to so I am investigating alternatives.
What non adobe programs do you use for photo editing, publications and graphics do you use and do you like it? Basically I am looking to replace photoshop and illustrator for less than $20 a month for the rest of my computer using life....
eta: I'm not looking for free. I am willing to pay a reasonable ONE TIME payment ($100 - $150)
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Post by caangel on Feb 5, 2016 1:29:58 GMT
Is PSE strong enough to do what you want? You can buy it outright.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2016 2:13:44 GMT
Is PSE strong enough to do what you want? You can buy it outright. I didn't realize PSE is still available for outright purchase. Yes, for photo editing it will do the majority of what I want to do. Thanks for that info. It certainly isn't something adobe is highlighting on their website! |
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Post by its me mg on Feb 5, 2016 2:20:37 GMT
I think CS6 is the last version that you can actually phsyically download. Maybe you can just invest in that?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2016 2:52:23 GMT
I think CS6 is the last version that you can actually phsyically download. Maybe you can just invest in that? No, six isn't available as an outright purchase any more. Even if it were, the newest operating system it will run on is windows 7. If I upgrade my whole system I'll upgrade all the way. PSE and lightroom can be bought. But they have moved everything else to subscriptions. |
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Post by its me mg on Feb 5, 2016 2:59:14 GMT
Ugh, how frustrating! I was hoping that was an easy solution. I have CS6 - the cost of the subscription is out of my budget.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Feb 5, 2016 3:42:06 GMT
I use PSE that I bought at Costco when it was under $60 and the home/student version of CorelDraw which was about $129 at Staples. Between the two I can do just about everything I need to.
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Post by oaksong on Feb 5, 2016 5:15:02 GMT
I caved and went for the subscription. It kills me but there was no choice, as we have several computers at work that need to collaborate. I'm still using CS4 on one, but it's becoming more problematic. I'll be interested in what others are using.
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Post by miss_lizzie on Feb 5, 2016 10:05:21 GMT
Adobe does have education pricing on the subscriptions, so if you're in school or have a child in school that might be an option.
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Post by anonrefugee on Feb 5, 2016 11:53:43 GMT
Are you trying to replace the InDesign portion too?
MS Publisher is not as sophisticated, but depending on your business could be adequate.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2016 13:14:09 GMT
Adobe does have education pricing on the subscriptions, so if you're in school or have a child in school that might be an option. I am in school. The plan I would need to get the programs I want is $20 a month.. $240 a year forever; or more if the price goes up. I'd pay $240 for a program but I want to own it so I can use it 5 years or more. A $20 subscription for 5 years becomes $1200 (as long as it doesn't go up!) I paid $200 for my current CS5 that I've been using for the past 5 years so the yearly price of ownership is going down instead of up. I am an unhappy adobe camper over the subscription change so I am willing to leave. There are alternatives out there and that is what I'm interested in. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 5, 2016 13:16:37 GMT
Are you trying to replace the InDesign portion too? MS Publisher is not as sophisticated, but depending on your business could be adequate. Indesign is more than I need so I am sure MS Publisher would be adequate. Do you find MSP to be user friendly in figuring out how to do things? |
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Post by anonrefugee on Feb 5, 2016 14:47:44 GMT
Are you trying to replace the InDesign portion too? MS Publisher is not as sophisticated, but depending on your business could be adequate. Indesign is more than I need so I am sure MS Publisher would be adequate. Do you find MSP to be user friendly in figuring out how to do things? Very easy! Similar to PowerPoint |
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